Miami, Florida: Monkey Jungle
RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- 14805 SW 216 St., Miami, FL
- Directions:
- Florida Turnpike exit 11 onto Cutler Ridge Blvd (SW 216 St.). West four miles, through several 4-way stops and a lot of emptiness. Monkey Jungle will be on the right, just past Naranja Rd.
- Hours:
- Daily 9:30-4 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 305-235-1611
- Admission:
- Adults $30.
- RA Rates:
- Major Fun
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Classic Florida attraction. "Where the humans are caged and the monkeys run wild." Bashed by Hurricane Irma in 2017; bashed by pandemic in 2020-21; but still open.
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This is a little steep in cost, but a very good time. Very close to Coral Castle, another highly rated stop! Go to Shivers BBQ nearby for a meal. P.S.: They sell "monkey food" to feed to the inhabitants, but it's just a box of raisins. Not expensive, but you can bring your own.
[Dan Buck, 12/24/2015]Another battle is brewing at beleaguered Monkey Jungle. A 450-pound silverback gorilla named King is the latest flashpointfor this seminal Florida attraction, which has weathered repeated assaults from animal rights activists in recent years.
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